Chacabuco municipal workers reach salary and bonus agreement

Municipal employees in Chacabuco have reached a collective bargaining agreement covering salary increases and bonuses through early 2027. The deal includes remunerative increases and several non-remunerative bonuses scheduled for late 2026 and early 2027.

Despite the agreement, tensions remain regarding the timing of salary payments. While the negotiated increases aim to keep pace with inflation, workers have expressed concern over delays in receiving their wages. Reports indicate ongoing difficulties with the municipality's ability to meet payment deadlines for both employees and suppliers, creating uncertainty regarding whether upcoming payments will be processed by the end of the week or the following Monday.